GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜を背景に
Presents a social change or situation as the background or context in which a later event arose.
Examples
人口の変化を背景に、地域の交通計画が見直された。
Against the backdrop of population changes, the region's transportation plan was reviewed.
Words used
経済の変化を背景に、新しい制度が作られた。
Against the backdrop of economic changes, a new system was created.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
を背景にpresents a social change or situation as the background in which an event arises. - Basic usage:
人口の変化を背景に、地域の交通計画が見直された。places a review of transportation plans in the context of population changes.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Broader context versus a direct reason
人口減少を背景に路線を見直すpresents population decline as the social context for reviewing routes.運転手不足のため運休するgives a shortage of drivers as the direct reason for suspending service, distinguishing contextual background from a specific cause.